Economy

Le Comité national économique et financier (CNEF) du Tchad a réaffirmé sa confiance dans la croissance économique du pays pour l’année 2026. La prévision de croissance est portée principalement par les performances du secteur non pétrolier, malgré le recul attendu du secteur pétrolier. Une situation macroéconomique stable Le CNEF a examiné la situation macroéconomique mondiale, […]

La Côte d'Ivoire se positionne comme l'une des économies les plus résilientes de l'Afrique subsaharienne. Le gouvernement a présenté son bilan économique, mettant en avant la transformation industrielle et l'investissement public. Le ministre du Commerce et de l'Industrie, Souleymane Diarrassouba, a défendu les résultats obtenus dans le domaine de la structuration des zones industrielles. Les […]

Un tournant attendu pour la filière extractive gabonaise, Eramet et sa filiale Eramet Comilog ont signé un protocole d’accord avec le gouvernement de Libreville. L’objectif est ambitieux : transformer au moins 700 000 tonnes de manganèse gabonais sur le sol national d’ici 2031. Un engagement industriel Depuis l’arrivée au pouvoir des militaires en août 2023, […]

Benin and World Bank Launch Decennial Partnership for Employment and Human Capital The Government of Benin and the World Bank have launched a decennial partnership to support Benin’s economic transformation, with a focus on employment and human capital development. A new era of cooperation has been opened up between Benin and the World Bank Group […]

Managing Senegal’s public debt is no longer just about numbers on a balance sheet. It has become a high-stakes political chess game where the long-term horizons of financial markets collide with the short-term cycles of election mandates. This delicate balance was recently dissected by Ndèye Nangho Dioum, a senior tax and land inspector, who frames […]

Senegal’s Debt Dilemma: Navigating Short-Term Politics and Long-Term Economic Stability Dakar — In the realm of public policy, few challenges are as intricate as reconciling the timelines of political expediency with the demands of sustainable economic governance. This tension is vividly illustrated in the current debate surrounding Senegal’s public debt management, where immediate political considerations […]

The Côte d’Ivoire has set its sights on nurturing homegrown economic powerhouses to sustain its robust growth trajectory after 15 years of expansion. These locally rooted champions are expected to become key drivers of the nation’s 2030 development blueprint, transforming sectors from cosmetics to digital banking. beauty from karité to global shelves In the heart […]

Economy Gabon strengthens fight against illicit financial flows By Editor-in-Chief July 19, 2026 71 No comment Libreville, Sunday, July 19, 2026 — As shadowy financial channels fuel organized crime, terrorism, and corruption, the robustness of national oversight systems has emerged as a critical benchmark for international credibility. Gabon is now positioning itself to make this […]

Economy Gabon advances public revenue collection with integrated tax and customs reform By Editorial Team July 19, 2026 100 No comment Libreville — A nation’s capacity to fund its development hinges on its ability to secure public revenues. In Gabon, this principle is taking on renewed importance as authorities accelerate efforts to modernize revenue collection. […]

The partnership between the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Cameroon has seen a significant rise in approved funding, yet actual disbursement remains sluggish. Since the launch of the 2023-2028 Country Strategy Paper (CSP), the pan-African institution has greenlit eight new projects for Yaoundé, totaling 833.8 billion CFA francs. This figure represents 67.9% of the initial […]

Gabon is significantly strengthening its position as one of the most appealing economies within the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) for foreign direct investments (FDI). According to the World Investment Report 2026, the nation attracted an impressive $379 million (equivalent to 216 billion FCFA) in FDI inflows during 2025. This marks a notable […]

Africa’s business hub is booming, and Togo is leading the way. As an investor, member of the diaspora, or young entrepreneur, this guide will show you where to invest in 2026. 1. Agro-Business and Local Transformation The exportation days are behind us. With incentives from the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA), local transformation is the most […]